Key takeaways
- Equinix launches a fully managed private cloud service for NVIDIA AI supercomputing infrastructure.
- Service integrates NVIDIA DGX systems, networking, and AI Enterprise software for enhanced AI capabilities.
- Equinix positions itself as a leader in digital infrastructure, catering to growing generative AI demands.
- Customers benefit from adaptable, scalable hybrid infrastructure managed by experts in global data centers.
- Charles Meyers highlights the service's cost-effective approach for enterprises adopting advanced AI technologies.
Equinix, Inc., a leader in digital infrastructure services, has introduced a fully managed private cloud service for enterprises to acquire and manage their NVIDIA DGX AI supercomputing infrastructure for developing and deploying custom generative AI models. The service, available immediately, integrates NVIDIA DGX systems, NVIDIA networking and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, providing a solution for enterprises seeking advanced AI capabilities.
The fully managed private cloud service allows Equinix to install and operate each customer's privately owned NVIDIA infrastructure, with the flexibility to deploy services on their behalf in key International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers across the globe. This strategic move positions Equinix as a key player in the digital infrastructure landscape, offering adaptable and scalable hybrid infrastructure solutions to meet the evolving needs of enterprises.
Charles Meyers, President and CEO of Equinix, emphasized the importance of adaptable and scalable hybrid infrastructure for enterprises looking to harness the potential of generative AI. He stated, “Our new service provides customers a fast and cost-effective way to adopt advanced AI infrastructure that's operated and managed by experts globally."
The service caters to the growing demand for generative AI across various industries, including biopharma, financial services, software, automotive, and retail. Early access companies using the service are already establishing AI Centers of Excellence to accelerate innovation in areas such as developing new medications, creating AI copilots for customer service agents, and building virtual productivity assistants.
Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, highlighted the transformative impact of generative AI across industries. He said, "Now, enterprises can own NVIDIA AI supercomputing and software, paired with the operational efficiency of Equinix management, in hundreds of data centers worldwide."
Enterprises using the private cloud service can scale their infrastructure operations to achieve the necessary level of AI performance for developing and running massive models. Equinix's offering facilitates high-speed private network access to global network service providers, enabling quick generative AI information retrieval across corporate wide area networks. Additionally, it provides private, high-bandwidth interconnections to cloud services and enterprise service providers, meeting data security and compliance requirements.
The service also grants easy access to the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, streamlining the development and deployment of production-grade AI applications, including generative AI. With pretrained models, optimized frameworks, and accelerated data science software libraries, Equinix's solution ensures that enterprises can leverage the full potential of NVIDIA's AI ecosystem.
Furthermore, the cloud service includes enterprise-level support and security, featuring Equinix's IBX data center professionals to assist customers in rapidly building and deploying custom AI models. Customers also gain access to NVIDIA AI experts, ensuring a robust support system for their AI initiatives.
